In today's fast-paced world of information sharing, large amounts of data and important communication are passed along constantly. With the overwhelming volume of communication that professionals must contend with daily, it becomes increasingly challenging to effectively grab and maintain people's attention. Yet we are frequently called upon to do exactly that when we need to present important information to our colleagues, supervisors, clients, or external audiences. So, how do you successfully grab and maintain an audience's focus when you are asked to present important information? The answer lies in being crystal clear in your messaging, remaining well-organized throughout your presentation, and creating an engaging experience for your audience. These are precisely the goals that Microsoft Office PowerPoint can help you achieve with powerful communication tools and features.
In earlier decades, professionals relied on flip charts, hand-drawn diagrams on whiteboards, and basic handouts to illustrate their key points. Today's audiences are far more technologically sophisticated, accustomed to high-impact multimedia content, and pressed for time. By mastering how to use the extensive array of features and functionality contained within PowerPoint 2019, you will develop the ability to organize your content effectively, enhance it with visually striking and high-impact graphics, and deliver it with powerful impact. In this comprehensive course, you will use PowerPoint 2019 to begin creating engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations that capture attention and communicate your message effectively.
This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help prepare you for the PowerPoint Associate certification exam covering both Office 365 and Office 2019, specifically Exam MO-300. Achieving this certification demonstrates your proficiency with PowerPoint to current and prospective employers.
This course is designed for individuals currently using PowerPoint 365, PowerPoint 2019, or PowerPoint 2016. Instruction will be delivered using PowerPoint 2019 software as the primary platform. It is important to note that there are very few significant differences between the 365 version and the 2016 version from an end-user's perspective. Our instructors have worked extensively with all versions and will be able to quickly highlight the several small changes that exist in the user interface across versions. Users of any of these three versions of PowerPoint will have no problem learning effectively in the 2019 software environment and applying what they learn to their own version.
Course Objectives:
In this course, you will learn to create and deliver an engaging, professional PowerPoint presentation that makes an impact on your audience.
Upon completion, you will be able to:
- Identify the basic features and functions of PowerPoint and how to use them effectively
- Develop a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation from initial concept to finished product
- Perform advanced text editing operations to create compelling narrative content
- Add graphical elements, including images, shapes, and other visual objects to enhance your presentation
- Format graphical elements to achieve a professional appearance and visual consistency
- Prepare to deliver your presentation with confidence to your intended audience
Target Audience:
This course is designed for students who wish to gain a foundational understanding of PowerPoint 2019 features and capabilities. The course is ideal for anyone who needs to develop the core skills necessary to create and develop engaging multimedia presentations that effectively communicate their message.
Prerequisites:
To ensure your success in this comprehensive course, you should have fundamental end-user skills with any current version of the Windows operating system. Specifically, you should be comfortable with starting programs, switching between multiple open programs, locating saved files on your computer, closing programs properly, and accessing websites using a web browser. If you have gaps in these basic computer skills, you may want to review fundamentals before starting this course.
